Cheap jackets and pants.

**FROSTY:Me** · 14th October 2008, 19:52

I'm not really up with the play on Cudura gear pricing so Im happy to be shot down in flames here.
I stopped into a nifty lil shop in onehunga to buy a LT50 wheel today.
($55 by the way for tyre and rim --bloody cheap I thought.)

Whilst in there I noticed a range of cudura jackets and pants
The Jackets seemed to have all the right padding and were in a range of colors. They were only $175 each.
The pants again looked to be all good and were priced to a similar scale.
The place was 39b Neilson st Onehunga -thats the bit just close to the mangere bridge motorway.
Might be worth checking out

**Madness** · 14th October 2008, 19:58

They have quite a few lines on Tardme too...

**FROSTY:Me** · 16th October 2008, 08:38

this might be good info for newbe riders I think

**portokiwi** · 16th October 2008, 09:19

Thats where I got my helmets from.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-182717781.htm
got mine for $120.00 each. Had no problems. They were just starting to bring in leather jackets.
Good wee shop.

**vifferman** · 16th October 2008, 09:23

WTF is "cudura"? Sounds like summat nasty a cow would cough up...

**Katman** · 16th October 2008, 09:29

Originally Posted by portokiwi

Thats where I got my helmets from.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-182717781.htm
got mine for $120.00 each. Had no problems.

Do they even have a brand name???

I have to wonder why anyone would put their head inside a helmet that even the manufacturer wasn't prepared to own up to.

**QMOTO** · 16th October 2008, 09:44

Yeah great price, if you want to buy low price expect Low quality, unless there are new econonomical laws im unaware of.
Yet Another Trader on TM with questionable quality claims, two points, Cordura wont be genuine, CE armour will be stamped with CE yes, but genuine and certified I highly doubt it. Spend 30% more and get quality or dont bother people.

**Katman** · 16th October 2008, 10:23

In fact, taking a closer look at their Trademe listings, they are advertising, as DOT approved, helmets that I would be highly surprised if they were legal for use on the road in NZ.

**QMOTO** · 16th October 2008, 11:28

Originally Posted by Katman

In fact, taking a closer look at their Trademe listings, they are advertising, as DOT approved, helmets that I would be highly surprised if they were legal for use on the road in NZ.

Sad thing is you can buy any product with whatever you want on it, I can buy unbranded snell helmets for USD$40 each, ya reckon they are snell, made in china?

If you want cheap you get cheap, if it sounds to good to be true it is.

Personally Im completely not interested in promoting this sought of product as I have a reputation and company brand to protect, its only those that dont who will sell such things, if you buy good luck to you

**Katman** · 16th October 2008, 11:47

Originally Posted by FROSTY

this might be good info for newbe riders I think

And then again - maybe not.

**portokiwi** · 16th October 2008, 13:26

I am happy with mine. I have seen other KBers wearing them as well.
HLD Helmets.

**screamer** · 16th October 2008, 16:18

My partner and i where in cycletreads on the weekend and they had leather suits in there for $399. i thought they where are a really good price as well. I looked at getting one for my partner.

**portokiwi** · 16th October 2008, 16:35

Just a question? quisi where do you get your jackets pants and other kit from?
where are they made?
I brought my leather jackets in Afghanistan, one was made there and the other from Pakistan. they are heavy duty jackets very well made. yes i paid U.S$40.00 each. I wouldnt buy the helmets from there as they were very flimsy.
Insted of shooting down the shops trying to make a living. try giving them a fair go.
If they are selling defective kit yes it needs to be reported to the LSTA. Are you positive they are selling 2nd rate kit that will not pass inspections?
i like the gear I have brought... I am sorry i havent brought your gear.
i have heard KBers saying how good your gear is.... GREAT. It do's look good.
But give others a chance. it is like you are the name brand for KB. (bit like Addias, puma, nike ect).
If you or anyone else have problems with the kit, why dont you get it checked out insted of telling KB riders its crap first.
Sorry if I have upset anyone.

That will get me a few bad reps.

**Maha** · 16th October 2008, 16:36

Originally Posted by screamer

My partner and i where in cycletreads on the weekend and they had leather suits in there for $399. i thought they where are a really good price as well. I looked at getting one for my partner.

Exactly...some people do know a bargin when they see it.
Chuck a lable on something and suddenly its worth more (only to the seller)